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Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dieting pressure in teen years tied to food and weight problems later

Many people, adults and teens alike, desire to eat healthier and achieve a healthier weight.

7 March 2018 12:29 PM IST

To iron out the confusion, the court directed the parents to fill up the application forms of various schools based on the criteria set by them as well as the AAP government.

Parents, Experts happy with order, breathe sigh of relief

Gautham Chatterjee, education expert who helps parents who are struggling with trouble related to schools and...

6 March 2018 2:02 AM IST

Publicly posting birthdates, full names, addresses, relationship status, hometowns and other key details just makes it easier for someone else to answer security questions that give access to accounts. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 tech tasks to keep your parents safer online

Offer to help with a few tasks that can keep your parents safer online.

11 Dec 2018 12:02 PM IST

A still from the show 13 Reasons Why

Pediatricians urged to warn vulnerable kids away from '13 Reasons Why'...

One of the best practices is not to portray suicide, period.

19 May 2018 4:57 PM IST

They also recommended an initiative where ten minutes of physical activity was combined with lessons and walking meetings for children (Photo: AFP)

Parents' mental health issues may spoil children's friendships

These parents are also less likely to plan activities with their children like play dates so children get left out.

19 May 2018 4:12 PM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)

US kids' exposure to second-hand pot smoke may be rising

Cannabis legalization has increased the accessibility of cannabis for adults and removed many penalties for use.

16 May 2018 8:20 AM IST

May our grandparents feel exalted by us and experience each of us as Gods gift to them. (Photo: AFP)

Harsher penalty for neglecting parents?

According to the existing Act only biological children and grandchildren are covered by the definition of children .

13 May 2018 5:53 AM IST

Behaviour-management strategies include praise to increase positive behaviour and negative consequences like timeouts for being bad. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parenting strategies to reduce disruptive behaviour in children

Most parenting programs aim to teach parents how to reduce their children's disruptive behaviour.

20 March 2018 7:24 PM IST

Empathising with children doesnt mean that parents should let them do whatever they want, but rather understand their emotions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Creating 'there for you' feeling in kids matters: Psychologist

Please remember that your child is trying his best to tackle situations created by people around him.

16 March 2018 7:26 PM IST

Children who received music lessons showed improved language-based reasoning and the ability to plan, organize. (Photo: Pixabay)

Not just mend, music can build bridges too!

Important for parents to note is that shared musical experiences with their children don't have to be complicated.

2 May 2018 5:07 PM IST

Parents of shy children need to be especially thoughtful about how they express conflict. (Photo: Pixabay)

Parental conflict affects children's mental health

Helping children get the message that, even when they argue, parents care about each other and can work things out is...

28 March 2018 5:42 PM IST

Music education has been decimated in schools around the globe, due to competition with academic subjects and an increasing lack of funding. (Pixabay)

Music lessons may boost your kid's grades: study

Music education has been decimated in schools around the globe, due to competition with academic subject.

28 March 2018 5:31 PM IST